Dennis J. Green, Jr.

Dennis J. Green, Jr., age 41 of Steelton, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Born September 28, 1972 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Dennis J. Green, Sr. and Shirley (Barber) Green Blanton.

Dennis was a cab driver for Capital City Cab Service.  Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 28, he became passionate about researching the disease.  After many hours seeking information, he was able to improve his own condition through sheer force of will.  He was a loving son and brother, and was immensely proud of his mother for her work with Community Action.

Surviving is his mother, Shirley Green Blanton, Harrisburg; sister, Julie A. Green, Harrisburg;  brother, David E. Green, Morristown, TN; his father, Dennis J. Green, Sr. (and wife, Nancy Green), Morristown, TN; 4 step brothers and sisters; numerous cousins; his step-grandfather, Richard Kline; his daughter, Kelsey Allison and his son, Joel M. Green, 2 uncles, Kenneth Barber and Richard Barber; one aunt, Kathryn Barber; and one nephew, Devin Green-Smith.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Steelton Mennonite Church, 501 N. 3rd St., Steelton.  Friends will be received from 12:00 pm until the time of services.

Contributions may be made to a fund in his name and sent to New Hope Community Church, PO Box 4060, Harrisburg, PA  17111.

Kimmel Funeral Home, Harrisburg, is handling arrangements.